2024
“Berkeley spent nearly $300,000 defending its now-defunct gas ban.” Berkeleyside. April 5, 2024. Paulos comments on the court ruling against Berkeley's ban on gas hookups for new buildings.
“Report Examines Combining Community Solar with Weatherization.” Public Power. March 25, 2024. An article about my report on combining community solar + electrification + manufactured housing.
2023
“Save on energy costs with this online tool designed by a Berkeley father and son.” Berkeleyside. October 16, 2023. A feature on how we created the Incentive Finder tool for Ava Community Energy.
“Federal grants of $4.6 billion available to states aiming to model a clean energy grid.” pv magazine USA. April 14, 2023.
2022
“To speed interconnection, consider public control of grid operators, says law professor.” pv magazine USA. April 13, 2022.
“Environmental Groups Are United In California Rooftop Solar Fight, with One Notable Exception.” Inside Climate News. March 7, 2022.
2021
“Cleaning up the power grid requires a federal-state partnership.” Utility Dive. February 8, 2021. With Warren Leon.
2020
“Berkeley puts equitable climate action on the ballot.” Renewable Energy World. October 26, 2020.
“This innovative tax plan is designed to help cities pay for climate action.” Fast Company. October 21, 2020.
“Berkeley Puts Equitable Climate Action on the Ballot — Episode 115 of Local Energy Rules.” Institute for Local Self Reliance. October 21, 2020.
“Opinion: Vote ‘yes’ on Berkeley’s Measure HH to support action on climate change.” Berkeleyside. October 15, 2020. With Carl Anthony, Martin Bourque, Rev. Ambrose Carroll, Kathy Dervin, Dan Kammen, Annie Leonard, Karma Smart, and Igor Tregub.
“In cruel climate twist, rooftop solar fails in CA wildfire smoke.” Bloomberg Green and Al Jazeera. September 11, 2020.
“The Map and the Territory.” Energy Transition Magazine. June 2020.
“100% clean energy group launches, with eyes on coronavirus.” Energywire. April 2, 2020.
“For fire-traumatized Californians, the future looks battery powered.” Grist. February 28, 2020.
“Solar Advocates See Opportunity to Take Microgrids to the Next Level in California.” Microgrid Knowledge. February 20, 2020.
2019
“Opinion: 6 steps Berkeley should take to make our streets safe for all people.” Berkeleyside. January 10, 2019. An op-ed on how Berkeley must step up the pace of its efforts to make its street safer.
“Getting to 100% zero emissions in California: Beyond CAISO’s eight-solution menu.” Utility Dive. January 3, 2019.
2018
“California’s huge energy decision: link its grid to its neighbors, or stay autonomous?.” Vox. July 31, 2018.
“As California grid expansion nears finish line, hurdles only get higher.” Utility Dive. July 24, 2018.
“New Report Highlights the Benefits and Drawbacks of Regionalizing California’s Grid.” Greentech Media. July 19, 2018.
“Report: Regional power grid would create thousands of California jobs in renewable energy industry.” Orange County Register. July 18, 2018.
“Important New Findings Support Western Grid Integration.” NRDC Expert Blog. July 18, 2018.
“A Wonky Electricity Plan Could Help California Meet Its Climate Goals — Or Doom Them?.” Capital Public Radio. July 17, 2018.
“Crisis of Trust in California.” Energy Transition. March 26, 2018.
“Community Choice Aggregation and Renewable Energy Best Practices.” EmeraldPlanet TV. January 14, 2018.
“Paul Fenn Wants to Give Your Electric Company the Boot.” Bloomberg BusinessWeek. January 9, 2018.
2015
“Interview on Morning Magazine.” KGNU-FM, Boulder-Denver. December 8, 2015.
“Xcel may hike rates to offset solar power users.” WIZM, La Crosse, WI. September 24, 2015.
“Xcel Energy proposes increase in rates.” WKBT-TV, La Crosse, WI. September 24, 2015.
“Scott Krueger: Portage County Live.” WSPT 1010 AM Morning Show, Stevens Point, WI. September 24, 2015.
“Xcel energy proposing rate hike.” WXOW-TV, La Crosse, WI. September 23, 2015.
“The All New Mitch Henck show.” The Mic 92.1, Madison, WI. September 21, 2015.
“In Our Backyard.” WORT-FM, Madison, WI. September 21, 2015.
“Op-ed: Empowered: A tale of three cities taking charge of their energy future.” CapTimes (Madison, WI). September 20, 2015.
“Sly’s Office.” 93.7 FM WEKZ, Monroe, WI. September 18, 2015.
“Commentary: Midwest cities pushing for control of their energy future.” Midwest Energy News. September 17, 2015.
“The top 10 trends transforming the electric power sector.” Utility Dive. September 17, 2015.
“MGE Plans for the Future,.” WI). September 17, 2015.
“The Devil’s Advocate.” WXXM-FM, Madison, WI. September 17, 2015.
“Battle Lines Form in California Over Ambitious Climate Change Bills.” San Diego Free Press. August 31, 2015.
“How are Power Markets Similar in California and Germany?.” Renewables International. April 29, 2015.
“Musk’s Cousins Battle Utilities to Make Solar Rooftops Cheap.” Bloomberg Markets. April 14, 2015.
“Beyond the substation: How 5 proactive states are transforming the grid edge.” Utility Dive. March 2, 2015.
“Will New Obstacles Dim Hawaii’s Solar Power Surge?.” Yale E360. February 16, 2015.
“Waning of Hawaii’s Solar Boom is Getting Noticed.” Honolulu Civil Beat. February 16, 2015.
“Q&A: Minnesota as a leader in the ‘utility of the future’.” Midwest Energy News. February 3, 2015.
“Judie Kleinmaier: Hoping for a kumbaya moment for the Kochs.” The Cap Times, Jul 29. 2015.
2014
“What's the Fate of State Clean-Energy Laws?.” National Journal. November 24, 2014.
“Question of the Week: Do we need energy storage?.” Windpower Monthly. November 17, 2014.
“Rooftop Solar is Just the Beginning; Utilities Must Innovate or Go Extinct.” Grist. October 21, 2014.
“Should The Wind Production Tax Credit Be Revived?.” National Journal. April 7, 2014.
“Should Consumers Bear the Cost to Upgrade the Grid?.” National Journal. March 17, 2014.
“An Unexpected Surge of Challenges.” CQ.com. March 3, 2014.
2013
“When business unplugs from the grid, can utilities survive?.” Mother Nature Network. October 18, 2013.
2012
“Photovoltaik in Texas: Solarenergie sichert Stromversorgung.” Erneuerbare Energien. June 22, 2012.
2006
“Into the Light.” Pittsburgh Business Times. January 16, 2006.
2005
“Clean Power: Alternative Energy No Longer Alternative.” Cleveland Plain Dealer. July 24, 2005.
2002
“Vashon sees a path toward energy independence.” Seattle Post Intelligencer. April 11, 2002.
2001
“Can Governor Win California Power Play?.” Christian Science Monitor. June 21, 2001.
“Scrubbing Up.” New Scientist. May 22, 2001.
“Corporations Seek Green Power.” ABC News. April 26, 2001.
“S.F. Envisions a Solar City.” LA Times, May 17. 2001.